Method and system for generating a user interface for device diagnostics of a valve assembly and implementation thereof

Abstract

A system with a server configured to generate data for display on a first computing device. The server configured to receive a query over a network from a web browser launched on the first computing device and to generate an output with data for transmission over the network to the first computing device. The data generates a user interface on the web browser that configures the web browser to display information about the plurality of valve assemblies. In one example, the user interface is configured to conform to a form factor that defines physical attributes of the display on the first computing device. The user interface is also configured to receive a user selection from an end user that defines the query to change the information on the user interface to relate to an individual valve assembly from among the plurality of valve assemblies.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 976,243, filed on Apr. 7, 2014, and entitled “USER INTERFACE.” The content of this application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]The subject matter disclosed herein relates to diagnostics and diagnostic tools to monitor performance of valve assemblies with particular discussion about a method and system to generate a user interface on a web browser that allows an end user to navigate to real-time data that relates to operation of an individual valve assembly.[0003]Process lines may include many varieties of flow controls. These process lines typically transfer fluids for use in the chemical industry, refining industry, oil & gas recovery industry, and the like. Examples of the flow controls include pneumatic and electronic valve assemblies (collectively, “valve assemblies”) that regulate a flow of process fluid (e....

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Benefits of technology

[0007]This disclosure describes improvements to diagnostic tools that provide the end user with a robust, rich environment to perform diagnostics. The embodiments herein deliver data and information to offer an experience for the end user that both simplifies the way in which they interact with the data and frees them from the device-level constraints that dominate conventional practice. Broadly, these embodiments leverage web browser technology to deliver a user interface that requires the end user to employ only a minimum number of “clicks” to achieve a sufficient understanding about how an individual device is operating in the field. This user interface is compatible across device-level and system-level platforms. This feature offers the end user an opportunity to seamlessly leverage information on device operation on computing devices that have different form factors and across multiple devices at the same time. In this way, the embodiments change the paradigm from the pre-dominantly desktop-based systems of conventional practice to mobile and / or mobile and desktop configurations that equip the end user to perform device diagnostics from any location and at any time, as desired.

Problems solved by technology

Problems with valve assemblies on the process line may disrupt the process and / or prevent the process line from achieving the necessary process parameters.

The resulting disruptions can lower yields and reduce quality.

In large refineries, chemical plants, and power plants, disruptions can also lead to significant expense from process downtime that is necessary to troubleshoot and repair the problematic devices.

Migration of display requirements to web-based user interfaces has exposed some limitations in conventional tools.

Many of these tools are often unable to convey “live” or real-time data to a browser; instead providing static displays with limited functionality.

Moreover, these tools are likely built in a manner that is platform-specific and, thus, are not readily compatible with mobile devices that have screens that come in a variety shapes, sizes, and differing form factors.

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